League-position context
Excelsior rank15th
Fortuna Sittard rank13th
Excelsior points32
Fortuna Sittard points36
Excelsior: #15 · 32 pts · GD -39
43 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts from safety.
Fortuna Sittard: #13 · 36 pts · GD -23
39 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.